Testimony of Healing November 3, 1951 Issue

It is with a heart overflowing...

Adilene Ratigan

It is with a heart overflowing with gratitude that I relate what Christian Science has done for me. I owe all I have to this beautiful religion, for I was for many years a hopeless invalid. There was a complication of diseases, all of which were supposedly very serious; one was said to be hereditary and quite incurable. I was treated by seven doctors and a specialist at various times. The mental anguish was well-nigh unbearable, for it seemed I should always be a burden to myself and those I loved.

The greatest blessing I have ever known came to me through the most ordinary, everyday channel— a weekly newspaper containing an article on Christian Science, which I read; and I began to study this Science. My healing did not come at once, for I desired only to be released from physical suffering—I was after the loaves and fishes. The time came when I was ready to strive for spiritual understanding and to leave the rest to God. I was guided to ask help of a loving friend and practitioner. She began treatment, and immediately I became conscious of such joy and support as are indescribable. Within a few months' time I was able to demonstrate through walking by myself that the only arm I ever need to lean upon is God's. For years I had been unable to stand for more than a few minutes without holding on to something or someone, so this was wonderful proof of God's law operating.

There were still times when physical suffering seemed more real to me than the things of Spirit; also I was beset with problems of various kinds, but I knew now that I must go on, must follow the leadings of Truth. From that time onward, I have gone from strength to strength, until now I rejoice in being able to do all that is required of me and go wherever it is necessary for me to go. I think the most important thing I have learned is that I must stop trying to use God; I must forever hold myself reach to let God use me.

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